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50th Annual Coconut Grove Arts Festival

February 15th, 2013 Written By Carol Pawley

Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2013, the Coconut Grove Arts Festival® is the nation’s top outdoor fine arts festivals. The three-day festival showcases the works of over 360 of the finest artists and craftsmen in the world. A signature event of the South Florida cultural calendar, the Arts Festival is a true “Celebration of the Arts” offering visitors the opportunity to meet with exhibiting artists, sample fine cuisine, enjoy live entertainment and take in the tropical waterfront views of Coconut Grove.

In addition to the exquisite art & entertainment, festival attendees can also satisfy their appetites for gourmet cuisine in the popular Culinary Pavilion. This area of the festival invites nationally renowned chefs to prepare their famous specialty dishes. This year’s chefs will represent the hottest restaurants and hotels from South Florida, including popular local chef Giorgio Rapicavoli, founder of the pop-up restaurant Eating House, and winner of The Food Network’s “Chopped”. Chef Douglas Rodriguez of de Rodriguez Cuba, Chef John Richards of TUYO and the Short Chef™, among many others, will also be participating in this year’s festival. 

When

President’s Day Weekend – February 16,17,18 2013.

Where

Nearly one mile of arts, food and fun, the Festival is held annually in the streets of Coconut Grove, Florida – a charming village within the city of Miami. The Festival is located just south of downtown Miami, adjacent to beautiful Biscayne Bay. It runs along the streets of McFarlane Road, South Bayshore Drive and Pan American Drive.

Festival Hours

Gates open at 10:00 a.m. and close at 6:00 p.m.

Admission

General admission is $10 per person per day.

Free Admission

Children 12 and under, Metrorail Golden Passport and Patriot Passport holders.

Admission Code33

Residents of Coconut Grove in the 33133 zip code is $5 per person per day (proof of residency required).

I hope to see you there.

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